OS Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436558983)

Os Lusiadas V1: The Lusiads (1880) is a book written by Richard Francis Burton. It is a translation of the famous Portuguese epic poem ""Os Lusiadas"" by Luis Vaz de Camoes. The book is divided into ten cantos, each of which tells a different part of the story of the Portuguese explorers and their voyages of discovery. The poem celebrates the bravery and achievements of the Portuguese people, particularly their maritime explorations and conquests of new lands. The translation by Burton is considered one of the most faithful and accurate versions of the original poem. The book is an important work of literature and a valuable resource for those interested in Portuguese history and culture.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Isabel Burton
ISBN-10: 1436558980
ISBN-13: 9781436558983
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d